Writing, Speaking, and Tutoring Center

At APU’s Writing and Tutoring Center, we strive to empower our peer leaders and students to become confident, effective, and independent learners through the use of research-based learning strategies. We offer free, one-on-one or group assistance in writing, speaking, and tutoring for specific courses.

Writing

Support is available to students (undergraduate through doctoral), faculty, and staff across APU’s campuses, including regional locations for any writing project, at any stage of the process. 

Speaking

Polish your public speaking, presentation writing, and delivery.

Tutoring

Course-specific, one-on-one peer tutoring support for a variety of subjects. Specific subject areas may change each semester based on student demand and the availability of qualified peer tutors; review the list of courses available for tutoring services. Complete the Tutoring Course Request Form if you need tutoring support for a course not offered.

Each semester, specific courses are preapproved for drop-in tutoring at weekly meeting times for group sessions with a designated tutor. View the drop-in tutoring courses schedule.

Writing Center Workshops (Faculty Only)

We offer a variety of in-class workshops. If you would like a coach to present a writing or speaking topic workshop, fill out our Writing Center Service Request Form.

Scheduling an Appointment

Make a one-on-one appointment through TutorTrac by following the instructions below:

Interested in a group appointment? Click HERE!

1. Visit tutortrac.apu.edu
2. Log in with your APU ID username (jdoe21) and password.
3. Click “Search Availability” on the left side of the screen.
4. Using the Center dropdown option, select “Writing Center” or “Tutoring Center.”
5. Using the Section dropdown option, select:
6. Using the Location dropdown option, select the location where you’d like to meet. (Note that all in-person appointments can be switched to online. Just send us an email!)
7. Click “Search” (you do not need to alter the days and times, as they’re automatically set).
8. The new web page will show available coaches and times; select the one that works best for you. If appointments do not show up, try selecting a different location, as availability may vary based on location.
9. Enter contact info (required).
10. In the Notes section, describe what you want to work on with your coach or tutor.
11. Click “Save.”

 

Staff are available to assist you with questions via email at [email protected], [email protected] or by phone at (626) 815-6120.

Frequently Asked Questions